388 First Child Surnamed Shen? 3

When his love was brought up, Shen Yue's calm face could not help but be colored with gentleness, yet it looked a little sad and bleak.

Mu Yuchen had heard Xiaye mention Shen Yue and Liang Fuhua's affairs. He also knew that Liang Fuhua was Shen Yue's only love. When Xi Xiaye talked about it, she was even filled with admiration and felt contented.

"Grandma must be living in good health and happiness on the other side. Grandpa, you don't have to be concerned about her. Instead, you should be taking good care of yourself."

Mu Yuchen did not know how to console him, but Xi Xiaye's clear voice rang out. When he looked up, he noticed that she had already walked to his side.

Because Shen Wenna's head was rather muddled and the drip made her drowsy, when Xi Xiaye helped her to lie down, she had fallen asleep very quickly.

Xi Xiaye sat down near the man who very leisurely poured her some tea.

"When one is old, we easily think of the past. How do I not miss it? Xiaye, after the wedding, come over to walk around Fuhua more. I've already decided to join the South River project. That way, you can come over more, and I can get you familiarized with the company. Let Ah Chen be the lead. Then, you won't have too much pressure. Plus, your Uncle Lan and I will teach you, so don't worry."

Shen Yue had previously waited for the wedding to take place in October first before getting Xi Xiaye to familiarize herself with Fu Hua. He was planning to wait till the end of the year when he could hand over Fuhua to the children to hustle. However, now that the wedding was brought forward, it could work out just as well. She could spend more time familiarizing, and then it would be easier to take the reins.

In fact, now that Shen Wenna was in such a state, Shen Yue felt beyond fatigued. He was already over 70 years old, and he did not know how many more years he had left. He just wanted to have some idle days to live his life.

Xi Xiaye naturally understood Shen Yue's intentions too. She slowly looked up at Shen Wenna who had fallen asleep on the sickbed, then averted her gaze and turned to Mu Yuchen. Upon lending her his gaze that was as gentle as the warm breeze and held faint hints of consolation and encouragement, he nodded gently at her.

She then breathed in, and looked to Shen Yue before she gladly nodded and answered, "Okay, after the wedding, I will be by your side more to familiarize myself and learn, Grandpa."

Shen Yue nodded gladly. "It would be good for me to relax too. I've worked so hard all my life. In the end, I just want to have some idle days, so right now, you two had best get proper rest. Don't worry too much about your mother's matter. I've understood the situation from the doctor. He didn't say that recovery is impossible."

Then, Xi Xiaye did not notice what else Shen Yue said after that. Tuning out, she just watched this frail, old man standing before her. It was as if in an instant, he had aged tremendously. Almost all of his hair was white, and his expression was mellowed by time too.

Time and tide waited for no man. He had been busy for his whole life, yet in the end, he was just waiting for some days of simple idleness.

...

In the afternoon, Shen Yue and Mu Yuchen left the hospital together. They said it was because they had some things to discuss. It seemed like Shen Yue wanted Mu Yuchen to make a trip to Fuhua with him.

In the meantime, Xi Xiaye stayed to accompany Shen Wenna in the hospital. The doctor went over in the afternoon to say that her condition was not considered stable just yet. Shen Wenna often felt a severe headache, so she probably needed to stay hospitalized for a few more days of observation.

It was close to the evening and the sun was marvelous. It was not harsh and scorching like the afternoon light. In fact, since Shen Wenna had laid down for a whole day, Xi Xiaye decided to wheel her downstairs for a walk and bask in the sunset for a bit.

"Let's go over there to have a sit. The breeze is pretty nice."

Xi Xiaye wheeled Shen Wenna to a bench by the corridor that was decorated with flowers and plants. When they found a cozy spot, she helped her sit down on the bench.

Shen Wenna reached her hand out to feel the warmth of the sun. She could vaguely smell the faint fragrance of the plants too. "It smells like jasmine?"

Xi Xiaye turned to look at the corridor of flowers, and saw that in the corner were several pink jasmines blossoming. They faced the sunset and swayed in the wind.

"Mmm, there are a few jasmines blossoming in the corner."

Shen Wenna turned her head slightly and heard the noises ahead, so she asked softly, "How rare to have such a quiet moment. Is there someone playing football ahead?"

Xi Xiaye looked ahead. Indeed, in the field far ahead, several children were playing football. Their cheerful peals of laughter mixed with the cool evening breeze which blew gently. From where the mother and daughter sat, they could vaguely feel their joy too.

After quite a while, Xi Xiaye turned to look at Shen Wenna. When she saw that she was still trying to listen with her head cocked, she could not help but sigh on the inside. "Yes, there are three children playing football in the field ahead. People are sitting on the benches around the field. Some of them are playing chess, some are listening to music. They all looked like seniors in their 60s and 70s."

Xi Xiaye endured the sadness in her heart, and described the scene ahead for Shen Wenna.

Her mother smiled and nodded. She could not help but spread her hands to feel the warmth of the sun. "Today's weather is great for doing all that. It's been a long time since I've sat around like this too."

When she heard this, Xi Xiaye felt the pain in her heart abruptly intensify. Just as she thought it was about to spill out, the phone in her pocket buzzed.

She then took a deep breath and quickly took it out to see. It was Mu Lingshi. She answered it very quickly as she turned to look at Shen Wenna who was sighing a little. Concernedly, she could not help but notice that her lips were a little dry.

"Mother, sit right here and don't move. I'll go get you a bottle of water from the kiosk," Xi Xiaye said softly.

"Okay, I was just feeling a little thirsty too."

"Mmm, sit here and don't move. I'll be back very quickly. It's just a few steps ahead." Xi Xiaye worriedly reminded her not to go anywhere a few times before she walked ahead as she answered the phone.

"Hello? Mmm? Sis-in-law?" It was Mu Lingshi's voice.

"Mmm, it's me," answered Xi Xiaye calmly.

"Huh? Isn't this my brother's phone?" From the other end of the phone came Mu Lingshi's surprised voice.

"My phone ran out of battery, so I took his. My phone is with him. It's probably charging in the car. If you want to look for him, just call my number."

"Mmm, got it, Sis-in-law! Is Aunty Shen alright? I heard from Ah Mo... Well, don't worry too much. Aunty Shen will definitely see again, Sis-in-law." Mu Lingshi's consoling voice came through the receiver.

Xi Xiaye smiled warmly. "Don't worry. I'm fine. So is my mother. We will find a way to heal her eyes."

"You will! Right, I might as well let you know that yours and my brother's outfits for the wedding shoot have arrived. I've already sent them over for you. Grandma just came by earlier and made some food for you two, and boiled some soup for Aunty Shen. I'm on my way to the hospital."